#nativeamericanheritagemonth — Public Fediverse posts

#GatherTheFilm - "Gather is an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst #NativeAmericans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through #FoodSovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide.

"Gather follows #NephiCraig, a chef from the #WhiteMountainApacheNation (#Arizona), opening an #IndigenousCafé as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a young scientist from the #CheyenneRiverSiouxNation (#SouthDakota), conducting landmark studies on #bison; and the #AncestralGuard, a group of #EnvironmentalActivists from the #YurokNation (Northern #California), trying to save the #KlamathRiver.

Gather is coming to Netflix in the US on November 1, 2021! Gather is now available to stream on iTunes (US/UK/Canada), Amazon (US/UK) and Vimeo-on-Demand (rest of the world)."

FMI (includes preview):
https://gather.film/

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #Salmon #CulturalSurvival #EnvironmentalActivism #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #SiouxNation #ApacheNation

Another recipe for #Pemmican, which involves #Tallow and a #FoodDehydrator...

Traditional Pemmican Recipe

Pemmican is a traditional food perfect for long-term storage, hiking, or emergency food supplies.

About the author:
"Ana Stahlman is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho but her tribal lineage is connected to the Tuscarora people of New York and Tlapaneca people of Southern Mexico. Stahlman is a Senior at Empire State University, studying Community and Human Services. She has repeatedly been on the Dean’s List within Empire State University. She hopes to continue her education to become a school social worker on or near native territories. In addition, Stahlman is a part of the Appalachian Leadership Institution program. The Appalachian Leadership Institute is a leadership training opportunity that equips Appalachian community leaders to use economic development as a tool to drive positive change. In Stahlman’s spare time she has created a Theater Club and Powwow Dance class at the Allegany Community Center (ACC).
"Ana has danced the native american, jingle dress since she was a little girl. As she got older, Ana found the passion for theater and other genres of dance. Her intent is to share and make creative spaces for people to express their inner emotions through performance art."

Read more:
https://grassrootscoop.com/blogs/recipes/traditional-pemmican-recipe

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday
#TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

I would probably substitute bison tallow for the lard, but this is pretty darn close to what I know as traditional #pemmican! I also believe that honey or maple syrup can be used in place of refined sugar.

Pemmican
By Patricia Rowland

Ingredients
Dried meat (buffalo, game or beef)
Dried #chokecherries (juneberries can be used as well) (use about the same amount as the dried meat)
Sugar to taste
Lard (to hold together) Do not use shortening or butter.

Directions
Pound meat very thin and dry in the oven [or a food dehydrator]
Grind the dried meat in a food processor [or grinder].
Add the chokecherries and blend together.
The consistency should be dry and loose with fruit broken up.
Add melted lard slowly while mixing.
Two tablespoons of fat are used for each 4-5 ounces of meat plus 1/3 cup of fruit.
Fat changes the consistency and makes it appear semi-moist instead of dry and improves the flavor and texture. Store in paper bags."

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/Qwr5s

#AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #Bison #SurvivalFood #CulturalSurvival #NativeAmericanRecipes #NativeAmericanFoods #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The Enduring Harvest: Reshaping Food Systems on Turtle Island

Posted on November 13, 2025

"On Turtle Island, the land now largely known as North America, traditional food harvesting is far more than a means of sustenance; it is the very bedrock of cultural identity, spiritual connection, and sovereign resilience for Indigenous peoples. For millennia, before the arrival of European colonizers, communities across this vast continent thrived on intricate systems of hunting, fishing, gathering, and agriculture, guided by a profound understanding of the land and its cycles. This #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge (#TEK), passed down through countless generations, represents a sophisticated science of sustainability, reciprocity, and interconnectedness that continues to shape modern efforts to reclaim and revitalize Indigenous foodways.

"The concept of Turtle Island itself is rooted in creation stories shared by many Indigenous nations, where a giant turtle forms the foundation of the world. This narrative underscores an inherent and sacred relationship between people and the land—a relationship that mandates stewardship rather than domination. Traditional harvesting practices are not merely about taking from the land, but about participating in a continuous cycle of giving and receiving, ensuring the health of both the ecosystem and the community.

A Tapestry of Traditional Foods

"Across Turtle Island, the diversity of traditional food systems reflects the continent’s varied ecosystems. In the Pacific Northwest, the #salmon run is not just a seasonal event but the pulse of life itself. Nations like the #NezPerce, #Kwakwakawakw, and #Haida have relied on salmon for thousands of years, developing complex fishing techniques, preservation methods, and ceremonies that honor the fish as a sacred relative.

" 'Salmon is our first food, our medicine, our economy, and our culture,' states a representative from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. However, the construction of #dams, #logging, and #IndustrialPollution have severely impacted salmon populations, disrupting a lifeline for these communities. Despite these challenges, nations are actively working on habitat restoration, dam removal advocacy, and culturally informed fisheries management to bring the salmon home.

"On the vast plains, the #bison (or buffalo) was once the lifeblood of nations such as the #Lakota, #Cheyenne, and #Blackfeet. Millions roamed freely, providing not only food but also shelter, tools, and spiritual guidance. Every part of the animal was utilized, embodying a profound respect for its sacrifice.

"European #colonization, driven by a deliberate policy to destroy Indigenous economies and cultures, led to the near extinction of the bison, reducing their numbers from an estimated 30-60 million to a mere few hundred by the late 19th century. Today, through initiatives like the InterTribal Buffalo Council, Indigenous nations are reintroducing bison to tribal lands, a powerful act of cultural and ecological restoration. 'Bringing the buffalo back is bringing our people back,' remarks Ervin Carlson, former president of the InterTribal Buffalo Council. "It’s healing, it’s hope, it’s sovereignty."

Read more (archived version):
https://archive.ph/BLZiA

#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #DecolonizeYourDiet #AnimalProducts #BuffaloHarvest

#Wisconsin - #TribalFoodSovereignty resources

"#NativeFoodSovereignty is the right of #AmericanIndians, #AlaskaNatives and #NativeHawaiians to produce their own #TraditionalFoods on their own lands to sustain themselves, their families and their communities. #NativeAmericans had #FoodSovereignty for thousands of years before the first European contact in the Americas. Food systems have dramatically changed to the detriment of Native peoples’ health."
-First Nations Development Institute

Written by Erin Peot

"We are exploring the development of a statement that acknowledges this land’s #FirstNations people. This statement would be used to open discussions and educate the public we work with about First Nations peoples’ rights and the contributions First Nations have made and continue to make throughout this land now known as #Wisconsin."

Learn more (includes resources):
https://foodsystems.extension.wisc.edu/articles/tribal-and-native-food-sovereignty/

Related video, "Indigenous Food Sovereignty in Wisconsin," by Dan Cornelius, a UW Madison CIAS presentation, 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJq4bBpU2sg

#SolarPunkSunday #TribalFoodSovereignty #NativeAmericanMonth
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NativeAmericanFoodSovereignty #Chippewa #Potawatomi #HoChunkNation #DecolonizeYourDiet

[Short Film] Harvesting the Future

"#Agriculture can thrive in the desert. The #TohonoOodham people have used #AkChin farming, a form of #DryFarming, to grow crops for thousands of years. In this short documentary by #WenonaBenally and #SalBaldenegro from Tucson, #Arizona, cultural experts demonstrate these traditional practices and implementations for future community planning."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXyYr24tRyk&list=PLtiOgIRVt407KkUa7gtlkGIuTD5YU6bqT&index=3

#IndigenousKnowledge
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #WaterIsLife #IndigenousHistory #ClimateChangeSolutions
#PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand #ClimateChange #ChangingClimate #IndigenousFilmmakers #NOVA #ClimateChange #HarvestingTheFuture #FoodSecurity #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Short film]: #Megadroughts and #IndigenousVoices

"The Southwestern United States is experiencing a megadrought, but this isn’t the first time people have survived one in the region. By highlighting ideas and practices from #Navajo tradition, this story by Native Outdoors of Colorado Plateau re-centers our relationship to water."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4rNcEnPk9Q&list=PLtiOgIRVt407KkUa7gtlkGIuTD5YU6bqT&index=7

#IndigenousKnowledge
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #Dineh #Diné #WaterIsLife #IndigenousHistory #ClimateChangeSolutions
#PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand #ClimateChange #ChangingClimate #IndigenousFilmmakers #NOVA #ClimateChange #TraditionalKnowledge #TEK #SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalGardening #NativeAmericanGardening #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Short film] Tides of Tradition

"Communities like the #Unangax̂ rely on traditional #foodways instead of customary, expensive grocery suppliers. This film by Kanesia McGlashan-Price of #Unalaska, #Alaska, follows the journey of a local subsistence hunter and shares the realities of food access in the changing Arctic and the values that inform their harvest."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN4dee0q378&list=PLtiOgIRVt407KkUa7gtlkGIuTD5YU6bqT&index=4

#IndigenousKnowledge
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #TidesOfTradition #WaterIsLife #OceansAreLife #California #ClimateChangeSolutions
#PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand #ClimateChange #ChangingClimate #ArcticMelt #IndigenousFilmmakers #NOVA #FoodAccess #TraditionalHunting #AnimalProducts #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Short Film]: Keepers of the #Coastline – #California’s #Indigenous #MarineStewards

"In 2023, the Tolowa Dee-ni’ people alongside partnering tribes asserted sovereignty over the 700 square miles of their ancestral fisheries. Now in 2024, in this film by Jeremy Charles of Smith River, California, we see how marine science and resource management can be guided by community and culture."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqga3nTzmjE&list=PLtiOgIRVt407KkUa7gtlkGIuTD5YU6bqT&index=6

#IndigenousKnowledge
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #TolowaDeeni’ #KeepersOfTheCoastline #WaterIsLife #OceansAreLife #California #ClimateChangeSolutions
#PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand #LandBack #IndigenousFilmmakers #NOVA #IndigenousPeoplesDay #AnimalProducts #SolarPunkSunday

[Short Film]: #SandsOfTime: #CoastalErosion in #SouthernAlaska

"This short documentary by Anna Hoover of #BristolBay, #Alaska, presents the realities of coastal erosion by witnessing the experience of Bristol Bay community members. Interviews, local archives, and ancestral knowledge put the circumstances in stark relief, detailing the communities’ adjustments to the retreating coastline."

Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nhQZrBwQTI&list=PLtiOgIRVt407KkUa7gtlkGIuTD5YU6bqT&index=6

#IndigenousKnowledge
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeSolutions
#PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand #IndigenousFilmmakers #NOVA #AnimalProducts #Fishing #IndigenousPeoplesDay

[Thread] #NOVA Releases Series of Short Films Produced by #IndigenousFilmmakers

by Barbara Ayotte
November 25, 2024

"Honoring Native American Heritage Month, GBH, Vision Maker Media, and NOVA have released a collection of six short documentaries, Legacy of the Land, covering climate change in Native American communities. The first of its kind, the collection includes stories each produced by an Indigenous filmmaker making the series as dynamic and distinct as Native American communities themselves. From Alaska to Arizona, audiences witness the knowledge, tradition, and innovation of people living on the front lines of our changing climate. This series is a companion to NOVA’s film, Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, which was released in July.

"'This series shines a well-deserved spotlight on Native American climate solutions that are based on Indigenous knowledge and science. The stories provide a rare insight from the perspective of Indigenous filmmakers who have given us privileged access to their communities,' said Laurie Donnelly, GBH Executive Producer."

https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/highlights/2024-11-25/nova-releases-series-of-short-films-produced-by-indigenous-filmmakers

#IndigenousKnowledge #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeSolutions #PublicTelevision #WGBH #FilmSeries #LegacyOfTheLand

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the stories of Native Americans with powerful documentaries like “Surviving Columbus,” which explores the history and resilience of the Pueblo people.

Discover this and many more films featuring Native voices from Native producers in the AAPB’s Vision Maker Media Documentaries Collection: https://americanarchive.org/special_collections/vision-maker-media

#PublicMedia #PublicBroadcasting #AAPB #Archives #MediaArchives #PublicTV #PublicTelevision #NativeAmerican #NativeVoices #VisionMakerMedia